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Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way

1701 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville, AR 72712
licensed capacity
224
open each week
5 days
year first licensed
2024
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About Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way

Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way is a licensed child care center in Bentonville, Arkansas. The state has licensed it since August 22, 2024, for up to 224 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
224 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity224 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center
Capacity
224 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2024
License number
#31285
See the state's record

Summary

22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 22 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 6
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Safe sleep

      Rule 400.401.8.a There shall be an opportunity for a supervised rest period.

  6. Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Safe sleep

      Rule 400.401.8.a There shall be an opportunity for a supervised rest period.

  7. Sep 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. May 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  5. Jan 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.a The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  6. Dec 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.l The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  7. Oct 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceSerious deficiency

      Rule 500.501.5.h The following activities or threats of such activities are unacceptable as behavior guidance measures and shall not be used for children. These include, but are not limited to the following:

  9. Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  11. Dec 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the Arkansas Office of Early Childhood on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way

Is Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way licensed?

Yes. The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 22, 2024.

When was Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way last inspected?

The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 22 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 44% of Arkansas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way care for?

224, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (479) 254-5040 to ask.

What is Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way's phone number?

(479) 254-5040.

Where is Excellent Beginnings at Wildcat Way?

1701 NE Wildcat Way, Bentonville, AR 72712. The nearest other daycare we list is Adventure Club at Apple Glen, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (license and visits).